Solar Engineering Lead
About us
Earth Bond is the newest climate financing platform for African small and medium-sized businesses. We’re not just offering solar installations. We are offering a vision for Africa’s future — a future where over 45 million businesses thrive on clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Earthbond is building a one-stop-shop for small and medium businesses and their energy needs.
Our technology de-risks clean energy opportunities using predictive analytics and contextual intelligence to unlock capital across this space.
We’re a young team of movers and shakers with backgrounds in fintech, off-grid energy, and economic development looking to make impact and returns throughout emerging markets.
About You
You’re a driven, self-starter looking to excel in a fast-paced environment. As part of the team, you’ll be responsible for the on-the-ground success of our business model from customer audits to equipment and vendor procurement to installation. If you need to be told what to do when you see a problem - this is not the team for you. But if you’re looking for a scrappy, resourceful, and agile group of really hard workers that are looking to achieve a huge vision - you should certainly join us!
Please send your resume and cover letter to info@earthbond.co.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
• At least 4 years working in the solar and distributed energy industry in Nigeria
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (Nigeria Society of Engineers, COREN)
• Completed training/certifications in Solar PV project design and implementation.
• PMP certification a plus
• Ability to travel around Lagos and multiple customer sites

Required Experience

• At least 3 years designing and installing off and hybrid grid solar installations
• At least 1 year experience on procurement and logistics for solar PV equipment and accessories from Tier 1 and Tier 2 providers
• Experience executing residential and small business sales calls for electrical installations

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries and questions
• Design brand-agnostic systems with attention to performance and cost efficiency
• Partner with Technical Operations for procurement and negotiation of equipment costs and labor costs
• Lead, Manage and Install Equipment along with Subcontracted Teams
• Review and audit Customer’s appliance / electricity needs, current demand, and expected energy requirements
• Propose and reviewing installation design specs for installations of 5-50Kv A
• Supervise installations onsite
• Remediate issues remotely and onsite

Details
Work environment: Hybrid & Customer Site
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits and Equity
Employment type: Short-term 3 month probationary contract, with progression to salaried full time
Job Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date: 30/11/2024